We can't recommend Whittemore House and Lyn, Walter and the whole team there more highly. We actually decided to go with this venue in part because of how impressed we were by how professional the staff was. And we are glad we did. If you want a beautiful, historic and special space, this is it. It's also centrally located so your guests can stay all over Dupont (or frankly all over D.C.) in hotels and AirB&Bs and walk home, metro or grab an Uber/Taxi easily. This lovely venue will have a special place in our hearts forever. Huge thanks to Walter for helping us execute a perfect wedding from start to finish.

We had an incredible experience at the Whittemore House at our wedding this weekend. We chose to hire Allison as our day-of coordinator which I would highly recommend - she kept us on schedule and pretty much coordinated the day of perfectly. She also dealt with questions from several sources and connected with the vendors to make sure they knew when to arrive, etc. The venue is beautiful and the staff was very accommodating with last minute changes due to the hurricane. They set up our decorations and arch better than we could have and we loved the space as guests could walk around inside or mingle outside if they wanted a break. We had an amazing time and would highly recommend the Whittemore House!

The Women’s National Democratic Club is an amazing venue. Everyone tells you when you get married that something will go wrong at your wedding – but that didn’t happen to us. Walter and the other staff at the venue made sure everything went perfectly. They were responsive, set up everything and managed the event so that we could focus on the big day. The bartender and wait staff were also amazing with our guests and made sure everyone had a fun time. From making sure the ceremony was perfect to managing the big moments like the cake cutting – the staff was friendly, professional and handled everything from start to finish. They were also extremely helpful during the wedding planning process, recommended vendors and helped us make key decisions. We are so glad we went with them. I don’t think you will receive the same attention at any other venue in the city.

Our wedding at the Whittemore House was PERFECT. Allison and Eduardo are the best. They are responsive, professional, experienced, and dedicated. They worked so hard to make sure that everything went smoothly and we're flexible with our plans. We had both our ceremony and reception in the main ballroom. We received so many compliments from our guests about how cool the venue was and there was plenty of room on both floors for guests to mingle and take pictures. There are so many unique pieces of art and decor throughout the space that we only needed a few pieces of wedding decor to make it a bit more personal. The Whittemore's staff are also amazing, especially the bartenders and security personnel. One really nice thing about the Whittemore is that all of their wine options are from vineyards that are owned and/or operated by women. We loved that! One thing to note: They require that you select one of their in-house bar packages, so no outside alcohol is allowed, but we didn't mind that because the choices were exactly what we had in mind. Highly recommend this unique space!

Whittemore House was the perfect venue for our November wedding. We were eager for our guests to experience all the history, elegance, and excitement of DC, and Whittemore House captured everything we love about the District! We loved that our 130 guests could spread out and explore the mansion. We can't say enough about Allison, Eduardo, and the rest of the staff--they executed our vision perfectly, and the entirely evening came together seamlessly. We were so lucky to find an affordable venue in DC with a patient, friendly, and professional staff!

Whittemore House was the perfect wedding venue for my mid-December wedding: it is stunning, spacious, historic, centrally located with tons of hotels and DC sightseeing around, has indoor and outdoor space, professional, experienced, flexible for all types of event visions (you can use their catering, which is great, or bring in your own!) and - most importantly - has Eduardo. Eduardo is one of the greatest people to work with and one of the most professional. I was blown away at how easily he was able to accommodate our requests, and how effortless he made it all look. And he does it all with a smile and thoughtful touches that made me feel like the venue had been personalized for us. We received so many comments on how perfect the venue was - elegant, yet relaxed and cozy. I would recommend this venue to anyone.

We had a wonderful wedding at the Whittemore House in May 2015. It is a beautiful, historic space with wonderful staff. Lyn Stout, who manages the property for events and who we hired separately as a day-of wedding planner, made every step of the planning process easy and enjoyable. The venue provides a ceremony space (if desired), alcohol, tables/chairs/place settings, staff, and other equipment, all at a very reasonable price by DC wedding standards. The courtyard provides lovely outside space if you're blessed with beautiful weather like we were, but the inside of the house is also charming, if you should have a rainy or cold day and have to remain indoors.

When we got engaged, our first task was finding a Washington area venue that fit our needs without totally breaking the bank on just the venue rental fee. We remembered visiting the Whittemore House for a past wine tasting event, and were excited to learn that the ballroom had been remodeled since our last visit and the fees were reasonable for Washington standards. Event coordinator, Lyn Stout, was incredible to work with from the first inquiry e-mail throughout the entire event process. Lyn made sure to answer all of our questions, address & handle our requests in a patient manner, and meet all of our event needs. You can bring in approved caterers for dinner, but we had to run our bar through the venue. The staff hosted a group wine tasting for future Whittemore House couples to attend and try/select the dinner wines, which was a blast. The bar also worked out well because Lyn was flexible with the number we submitted, and we were able to leave out our pregnant and non-drinking friends from the full bar number (a helpful cost savings to not have to pay for alcohol for guests that weren't drinking!) We had our ceremony and reception in the same location. We were able to comfortably fit our 168 guests between the two levels for cocktail hour and in the ballroom for the ceremony/seated dinner. The staff was efficient at turning the ballroom during cocktail hour. The venue is an amazing historic house with natural charm. Republicans beware though; there are pictures of Democrats on the walls that can't be removed because it is the Women's National Democratic Club at heart. But that really just adds to the DC appeal. Our guests all raved about how beautiful our venue was and how conveniently located it was to our hotel block at the Dupont Circle Hotel next door. This venue is truly a hidden gem that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We LOVED it, and recommend to couples wanting a cozy, romantic, Washingtonian space.

Beyond beautiful, surpassed all of our expectations! Lyn and Melissa were 100% professional and thanks to them everything ran smoothly! The space is amazing, and fit our 66 guests perfectly! Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed!

DC's hidden wedding venue gem! I can't understand why everyone doesn't get married at the Whittemore House. It is a perfect venue for a great price. The House itself is beautiful - it is filled with character, historic touches, and a romantic vibe. We used the front room for our ceremony, and it was the perfect backdrop for our vows. Cocktail hour was upstairs, and our guests loved exploring every nook and cranny. The reception hall was a great space to have a fun party. We were blessed with beautiful weather for our mid-March wedding, and we had the windows and patio doors open, and guests enjoyed having a drink on the warm night. When you contact them during your venue search, they will send a sample budget - there are no hidden costs and so much is included for the very reasonable price.

Originally unconvinced about the value of a wedding planner, we finally decided to hire Lyn (also the venue event manager) as our day of coordinator through her personal business. It was one of the best decisions we made. Self-described "bad planners", we really appreciated Lyn's detail-oriented yet laid back attitude. She made sure everything was perfect in the days leading up and every minute of the day of. When I walked into the Whittemore House before the ceremony, it literally took my breath away - I knew I loved it, but Lyn did an AMAZING job at setting up the place. There were candles and flower petals everywhere - it was beautiful and elegant and exactly what I wanted. Lyn kept us on pace all afternoon and evening with her gentle guidance. The day was completely stress free, and I owe that to her!